Franklin Towne (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Mariana Bracetti Academy (Philadelphia, PA), 57-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Franklin Towne upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The travel to Parkway Northwest (Philadelphia, PA) to play the Hoyas in a Philadelphia Public - Colonial bout on Thursday, January 5. The Hoyas go into the bout with a record of 1-5. Parkway Northwest won 45-36 in their recent league bout against Elverson Military Academy (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the play the Randolph Vo-Tech (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Colonial bout, on Thursday, January 5. Mariana Bracetti Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The go into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 81-65 league loss to Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, PA).